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Karen Keiser, above, former state senator and representative, is one of three nominees by King County Executive Dow Constantine to replace Dave Upthegrove on the County Council. The other nominees are former King County Councilmember Julia Patterson and current Tukwila City Councilmember De’Sean Quinn. COURTESY PHOTO

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Constantine nominates 3 candidates for King County Council

Karen Keiser, Julia Patterson and De’Sean Quinn are the nominees to replace Dave Upthegrove

The U.S. Department of Justice released a photo of Ethan Nordean, circled in red, of Auburn, during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots in Washington, D.C. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ

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Trump commutes sentence for Auburn man’s role in Jan. 6 Capitol breach

He, along with 13 others, had their sentences commuted by President Trump on his first day in office.

Holy Spirit Church, 313 Third Ave. S., in downtown Kent will serve as a cold weather shelter Jan. 22-24. COURTESY PHOTO, Holy Spirit Church

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City of Kent to open Severe Weather Shelter Wednesday night, Jan. 22

Holy Spirit Church will open doors at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Jan. 22-24

Brandon Tagle drives to past a Grizzly defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Corey Tita wins it for Kentwood in final seconds over Glacier Peak

Kentwood’s Tita, Tagle and St. Louis all scored double figures in win.

Fifty protesters held up a variety of signs at the Renton location for the Jan. 18, 2024 Women’s March and People’s March. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton hosts south KC march for reproductive rights and more

During the numerous Women’s March and People’s March over the weekend, a group of protesters rang bells and…

Damaged cable lines. FILE PHOTO

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Comcast outage in South King County caused by vandals

Outage strikes Tuesday, Jan. 21 in parts of Kent, Renton and other cities

Kentwood’s Tyanna Sims looks to use her size and speed to sprint past a Tahoma defender at the top of the key. Tyler Rubenstein/ For The Reporter

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Kentwood High girls basketball falls to Tahoma Bears

Conks sit one game out of a playof spot, five league games remaining.

Total Reclaim Inc. in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Total Reclaim Inc.

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State penalizes Kent recycling company for dangerous waste violations

Department of Ecology issues $33,000 fine to Total Reclaim Inc.

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Man says he’s ‘truly sorry’ for Kent Denny’s shooting that hurt 5

Reacts to governor’s decision to reduce sentence; claims he’s not the same person who shot up restaurant

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Kent Police arrest man in sports bar parking lot shooting

Federal Way man, 36, taken into custody in Dec. 22 shooting that injured 34-year-old Kent man

Photo provided by Kent School District.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentwood

Kaitlyn Vert (Sr. Flag Football) and Lee’Andrew Rubin (Jr. Wrestling) take home awards.

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Kent Police Blotter: Dec. 23 to Jan. 11

Incidents include robberies, burglaries, shots fired, suspect bites officers

Fentanyl pills. (Photo provided by the Drug Enforcement Administration)

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Funds are running out to help vacate drug possession charges

King County Department of Public Defense urges people with simple drug possession charges to use its free resources.

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Kent-based Stoke Space receives $260 million in new investments

More than doubles the company’s total funding, bringing it to $480 million

King County Metro plans to open a Rapid Ride line to serve Auburn, Kent and Renton in 2027. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Metro

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Metro RapidRide line in South County gets $79 million grant

Federal monies will help fund $174 million project in Auburn, Kent and Renton to open in 2027

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Kent-based Blue Origin launches first flight of New Glenn rocket

Achieves orbit on first attempt after liftoff from Cape Canaveral in Florida

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Kent Police seek public’s help to find missing persons

Teen girl, teen boy and adult woman reported missing from Kent in separate incidents

Dave Upthegrove. COURTESY PHOTO

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Process begins to replace Upthegrove on King County Council

King County Executive Dow Constantine will submit three nominees to council

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Kent Schools Foundation awards $67,000 in classroom grants

Monies go to 131 projects at 35 schools

U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ

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Kent man indicted for drug trafficking at Seattle homeless camps

One of five men facing federal charges for reportedly dealing fentanyl, meth, cocaine and heroin